Reg

Reg- Physiotherapy Notes – 7/10/25 Reg was seen for his initial appointment. He enjoys regular walks with longer weekend walks, Mondays are a rest day to compensate for this. Weight is 25kg and coat is good. Lick marks bilaterally on dorsal carpal and interdigitally, also seen on lateral elbows. Can pull when walked. Recent issue jumping into car/van. Gait: Reg has a good rhythmical gait with good foot placement and ground clearance in all four limbs. The hindlimbs are placed medially and the left foot is more weighted than the right. Posture: Cranially loading (placing more weight on the forelimbs) and more onto the left forelimb and left hindlimb. No neurological deficits. Slight trunk deviation to the left. In sit left hindlimb held laterally on occasion. Palpation: Head and neck of good tone, right triceps hypotrophic compare to the right and hypotonic. Digits palpate well, carpal joints have full range of movement, right elbow shoes crepitus on full flexion repeatedly. Trigger points and spasming along the back in the left lumbar region and right caudal rib area. Hindlimbs reluctant to extend fully. Other: Turning can be rushed and stilted, full stand is needed to show hindlimb strength, back flexibility in thoracic region is limited. horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162 horsestohoundsphysio@gmail.com www.horsestohoundsphysio.co.uk 07729002162